Even as some insurance industry bonuses draw criticism, Jack Windolf, the chief executive officer of Bollinger Insurance Solutions brokerage, is drawing national acclaim for dishing out $1,000 to all 434 company employees from his own pocket.

A note with the bonus checks that went out on St. Patrick's Day described the payments as the "Bollinger economic mini-stimulus package," and since news of his action has spread Mr. Windolf said he has received about 2,000 "overwhelmingly positive" e-mails.

In addition, there have been favorable reports on every major television network with NBC spotlighting him as a person who is "Making A Difference."

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